Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
Senate Bill 344
Relating to: designating an unborn child as a dependent for income tax purposes and increasing the income tax exemption for a dependent.
By Senators Quinn, Bradley, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, Nass, Testin and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Snyder, Rozar, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, Donovan, Edming, Gundrum, Gustafson, Hurd, Krug, Magnafici, Maxey, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Schmidt, Schraa, Steffen, Tusler and Wichgers.
June 21, 2023 Referred to Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
September 19, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep. Karen Hurd
· Rep. Pat Snyder
· Senator Romaine Quinn - 25th Senate District
· Jack Hoogendyk - Wisconsin Family Action
· Tia Izzia - Wisconsin Catholic Conference
· Matt Sande - Pro-Life Wisconsin
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Gracie Skogman - Wisconsin Right to Life
Registrations Against
· Senator Melissa Agard
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 09, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 344 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley and Knodl.
Noes: (2) Senators Carpenter and Wirch.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Bill Cosh
Committee Clerk
